Genus Phlebotomus (Noun)
Meaning
Small bloodsucking sand flies that resemble moths.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Phlebotomus papatasi, a species of the genus Phlebotomus, is the primary vector of Leishmania major in many parts of the world.
- Sand flies of the genus Phlebotomus are the vectors of several species of Leishmania, a parasite that causes leishmaniasis.
- Female sand flies of the genus Phlebotomus are attracted to their hosts by a combination of heat, moisture, and visual cues.
- Insecticides have been used to control populations of the genus Phlebotomus, but resistance to these chemicals has been reported.
- Species of the genus Phlebotomus are found in a wide range of habitats, from deserts to tropical forests.